Regulation of tobacco and hemp product retail sale locations

Any locality may by ordinance regulate the retail sale locations of retail tobacco products, as such term is defined in § 18.2-371.2 , or hemp products intended for smoking, as such term is defined in § 3.2-4112 , for any such retail sale location and may prohibit a retail sale location on property within 1,000 linear feet of a child day center as defined in § 22.1-289.02 or a public, private, or parochial school. An ordinance adopted pursuant to this section shall not affect (i) a licensee holding a valid license under § 4.1-206.3 or (ii) any retail sale location of retail tobacco products or hemp products intended for smoking operating before July 1, 2024. 2024, c. 536 ; 2025, cc. 595 , 596 .